Hurricane Katrina Still Haunts U.S.


	Hurricane Katrina Still Haunts U.S.

mcsmithblack

8-27-2009 11:06 PM

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mcsmithblack says:

And you thought your neighbors were reasonable, decent and kindly folk. Interesting what comes out when we humans are no longer answerable to anyone for our actions. Interesting as well, to see how many people watching this video will consider the gunmen to be the real victims.

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8-28-2009 12:29 AM

rougy44

Heck of a job, Bush!

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